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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, June 1

Luis Suarez does not, contrary to some reports, have a £40m buyout clause in his Liverpool contract and the club are determined to hang on to their 26-year-old striker. (Liverpool Echo)

If the Uruguayan wants to leave the Reds, he must hand in a written transfer request and - according to those other reports - any club must trigger a £40m activation clause to begin negotiations. (Daily Telegraph)

Liverpool say Suarez is not for sale but the Anfield club will consider selling the striker if they can get more than the £50m they received from Chelsea for Fernando Torres. (Daily Express)

Real Madrid want Tottenham winger Gareth Bale, 23, to hand in a written transfer request to force through a move to the Bernabeu. The Spanish club, along with Barcelona, Paris St-Germain, Manchester City and Manchester United are prepared to pay £80m for the Wales international. (The Sun)

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney, 27, has been told by Paris St-Germain that he can name his own terms for a £30m move to France. (Daily Express)

David Villa, 31, is definitely coming to the Premier League this summer - Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool are all keen on the Barcelona striker. (Daily Mirror)